Can I get in trouble if I go to the electric poll and cut off a lock my landlord put on there and turn my electricity back on?

Before you do anything else, you should consult with a local attorney who practices in landlord/tenant law. What your landlord did is a violation...

I was charged $160.00 for full paint of my rented apartment for a year. Is this considered normal wear and tear?

If you wish to dispute the claim on your deposit, you must do so in writing within 15 days of receiving the notice of claim from your landlord. ...

I am exiting an rental today and the landlord in hesitating to do a walk thru inspection.

I agree with my colleague. Even if your lease provides for a walk-thru inspection, you cannot force your landlord to do so. Your best defense to...

I agree with my colleague that you do not need to evict the person, however, the proper cause of action is unlawful detainer, which is filed in...

Tenants Florida Rights?

Unless your lease agreement guarantees that the electric utility cost will not exceed a certain amount, your landlord has no legal duty to...

In case my land lord deducts from my full deposit, who do I notify to get my full refund back and knowing I was a good tenant?

Upon vacating the rental property, your landlord has 15 days to return your deposit if no claim is being made on the deposit, or if a claim is...

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How long does a landlord have to return the remainder of the security deposit that is not contested?

Good question. The answer is not found in Chapter 83, but depending on the specific wording of your notice of claim, I would return any part of...

How much notice under the "protecting tenants act" does the buyer need to giveinPalm Beach, Fl?

Attorney Hernandez is correct. The immediate successor in interest must comply with the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act. If a 3rd party...

In a month-to-month tenancy, either party can terminate by giving no less than 15 days notice to the other party before the end of any monthly...

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Can my landlord demand replacement of 13 year old furniture with brand new.

I agree with my colleague and add that regardless of whether your lease has a clause for attorney's fees, Florida Statue 83.48, allows for the...